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This exhibit contains approximately 50 maps of the Grand Canyon region dating from 1858 to the present, and some early and contemporary tools used by map makers to collect data.
Maps and their stories are divided into four general categories: Historical, Geological, "Working Maps", and Recreational.
Historical maps include reproductions of the maps used by J W Powell on his expeditions (1867 & 1868), Dutton (1881), and Wheeler (1884) surveys, rainfall in arid West (1879, 1890), Ives (1858) and Birdseye (1923) expeditions, and Matthes/Evans survey (1902-1904)
Geological maps include Paleogeographic maps (Bright Angel Shale 515 Ma, Redwall Limestone 340 Ma, Coconino Sandstone 275 Ma, and Cedar Mountain Fm 125 Ma), general geology of Eastern GC (1996), Butte Fault/GC Supergroup map (2007), USGS mega-map of the geology of the GC region (present), and panels explaining how geological maps are used by engineers, resource managers, etc. in addressing current issues (e.g. water, development of infrastructure)
Working maps are made and used by NPS managers. Exhibit includes maps used to study fire, wildlife, archeological resources, and noise from air traffic.
Recreational includes images from space (US at night re: light pollution, Landsat image, etc.), topographic quadrangles and other hiking maps, Harvey Butchart notations on Matthes topographic maps, maps & guides, Tony Hillerman’s Indian Country, Grand Canyon Adventure Game, and more.
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